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Spinal arteriovenous fistulas (SAVFs) are the most common type of vascular malformation of the spine in adult patients. They can lead to acute or progressive myelopathy due to venous congestion of the medullary veins. While most SAVFs are acquired, their pathophysiology remains unclear. The natural history of the disease and its clinical presentation are highly influenced by the location of the fistula and various factors may trigger sudden neurological decline. We present a case of a patient who developed a complete spinal cord injury after a lumbar nerve root block, likely due to an undiagnosed SAVF. The patient underwent endovascular embolization, resulting in a complete recovery of neurological function.
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